Supervision Today!, Fourth Edition - Softcover

Robbins, Stephen P.; Decenzo, David A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 013111820X ISBN 13: 9780131118201

Publisher: Pearson College Div, 2003

Synopsis

Written by well-respected educators in the field, this skills-focused introduction to supervision captures the reality of supervising in the 2000s. It takes readers on the job by first explaining the job of supervisor, and then featuring a wide range of examples of how supervisors operate in real situations. The focus is on key skills needed for effective supervision—e.g., goal-setting, delegating, budgeting, interviewing, negotiating, counseling, coaching, conducting groups meetings, and handling grievances. Rich in instructional aids and experiential opportunities, it features lots of vignettes and visual stimuli to make concepts come alive. KEY TOPICS A four-part organization covers: an introduction; planning, organizing, staffing, and controlling; stimulating individual and group performance; and coping with workplace dynamics. For future supervisors, on-the-job supervisors, and other first-line management personnel.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Written by the most well-respected educator in the field, this skills-focused introduction to supervision captures the reality of supervising in the 1990s. Supervision Today! takes students on the job by first explaining the job of supervisor, and then featuring examples--both throughout the book and in a supplementary video--of how supervisors operate in real situations.

From the Back Cover:

How to manage in a diverse, secure workplace

The entire working world is reacting to a new global environment. This book prepares readers for internal and external changes that are constant and inevitable in today's economy.

• Basic step-by-step guides for supervisory functions reflect necessary new skills.
• Planning covers ethical and moral dilemmas as well as budgetary and scheduling strategies.
• Supervisors take on increased leadership roles in daily functions.

Course support far students and instructors and distance learning materials are available at www.prenhall.com/business_studies.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson College Div
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 013111820X
• ISBN 13: 9780131118201
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 487